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How do I get into the greenhouse?
1 of 6: If you click on the front door, Michael says that the rust on the door prevents it from opening.
2 of 6: There's no other entrance other than this door.
3 of 6: So it appears that you'll need to find a way to overcome the rust problem.
4 of 6: What would you normally use in a circumstance like this?
5 of 6: Oil is usually a good way to counter rusting metal.
6 of 6: Use the oil can (from your inventory) on the rusted door. After using the oil on the door, clicking on the door will give you access to the inside of the greenhouse.